The Sacrament of Baptism
One of the seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church
Baptism is one of the "three" sacraments of Christian initiation - Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist.
Church Teaching
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God.‟ Catechism - 1213". Parents and godparents promise to bring the child up in the practise of the faith and a key thing here is that they, in their own lives, are faithful member of the parish community.
Scriptural Reference:
Our Lord Jesus teaches us that Baptism is necessary for our salvation.
"Amen, Amen, I say to thee, unless a man be born again of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." Jn3:5.
Information about Baptism in St Peter & Paul's
Here at St Peter and St Paul's we offer a spiritual home to all individuals and families and cherish the opportunity to assist them in preparing themselves or their children for the Sacrament of Baptism. If you are new to the parish, please make yourself known to the parish priest after Mass one day and, as you become part of the parish family we can arrange a programme of preparation for your baptism or for the baptism of your child to suit your needs and then in accordance with custom and practise in the Church we will be in a position to set a date for the baptism.